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Ancash
Ancash, Peru

Cátac

Cátac is a village in Ancash, Peru, 3,541 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,776 (2017). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,776
Local time11:08
9.80° S, 77.43° WElevation 3,541 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02410
The year in Cátacweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low13° / 3°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cátac at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in February

Coolest month3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

100 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Cátac

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct18°2°
Sat31 Oct18°1°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov17°3°8.6 mm
Mon2 Nov17°6°10.7 mm
Tue3 Nov17°6°6.2 mm
Wed4 Nov17°5°9.1 mm
Thu5 Nov18°5°9.2 mm
Fri6 Nov18°5°3.9 mm
Sat7 Nov17°4°12.2 mm

When to go to Cátac

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score312929414955596154443530
High13°13°13°13°13°12°12°13°13°13°13°13°
Low4°4°4°4°3°3°2°2°3°3°3°4°
Rain (mm)14216422513336838316285100
Wet days131414119755691216

What's on in Cátac

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Cátac

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cátac

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 150 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 118 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 128 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Cátac

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02410

Places near Cátac

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cátac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cátac.
What is the hottest month in Cátac?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Cátac?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cátac?
December is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cátac?
The postal code of Cátac is 02410.